Becks Shepherd
Becks is a freelance journalist and writer with more than 7 years of experience in the field. She writes health and lifestyle content for a range of titles including Live Science, Top Ten Reviews, Tom’s Guide, Stylist, The Independent, and more. She also ghostwrites for a number of Physiotherapists and Osteopaths.
Health has been a big part of Becks’ lifestyle since time began. When she’s not writing about the topic of health, she’s in the gym learning new compound exercises. And when she’s not in the gym, she’s most probably reading.
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Five ways to make your at-home Pilates practice more effective, according to instructors
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If you’re unable to touch your toes this is the best stretch to build your flexibility, according to a yoga instructor
Yoga You’re one move away from becoming more flexible
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Say goodbye to slouching with this six-move back-strengthening routine from an expert coach
Pilates Try these Pilates-inspired exercises for a stronger, more mobile spine
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"Here are three stretches that make life easier if you spend a lot of time sitting"—a yoga instructor recommends her go-to moves
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These are the four best yoga challenges for beginners, according to certified instructors
yoga We asked yogis to share their favorite beginner-friendly challenges—here’s what they recommend
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"Live a longer, more independent and vibrant life"—a physical therapist shares the daily 10-minute balance routine she swears by
active ageing Get stronger, live better
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Three beginner-friendly moves a fitness coach swears by for building total body strength at home
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"This is a lifesaver for those slouching over laptops"—a yoga instructor shares five moves that will boost your posture
Relieve tension with this simple flow
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"This is a great workout for someone looking to build strength and muscle"—a coaching duo shares a 30-minute full-body workout you can do without equipment
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If you're new to Pilates, an instructor recommends these four moves to build a stronger core in just five minutes
pilates Take your core strength up a notch with this quick, Pilates-inspired workout
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A yoga instructor says this 15-minute full-body stretch can soothe tight muscles—all you need is a wall
yoga Try this sequence with an alternative yoga prop
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10 moves and 10 minutes is all you need to build a stronger core at home
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I did this five-minute yoga routine every day for a month and was surprised at how quickly it improved my flexibility
yoga I feel like a whole new person
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This is the 15-minute Pilates routine an instructor recommends for beginners who want to build full-body strength
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A physical therapist says these five stretches are "incredibly effective" at alleviating tightness in your lower back and hips
Workout Say goodbye to stiffness in just seven minutes
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"In 10 minutes you’re going to feel amazing"—a yoga instructor shares her favorite flow for releasing morning stiffness
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This is the daily seven-minute spinal mobility routine a movement specialist swears by for a more supple back
workouts The yoga teacher's routine will take your back through all six ranges of motion
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Hate squats? A Pilates instructor says these five alternative bodyweight moves are all you need to build stronger glutes
Pilates And no, there’s not a squat in sight
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I was skeptical of breathwork until I did this five-minute practice that had an immediate impact on my mind and body
Yoga This accessible box-breathing session can be completed from just about anywhere
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The five moves a physical therapist says every runner should do to improve performance and avoid injury
Running Boost your running performance and injury-proof your body with this workout
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If I were new to yoga, I’d do this expert's 20-minute class to build full-body flexibility
Yoga Boost your flexibility, learn the basics of breathwork and master these beginner poses
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The eight-minute morning Pilates workout everyone should do for full-body strength, according to an instructor
Pilates Get some movement in with this quick routine
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A yoga teacher says this five-minute stretch is all you need to maintain flexibility in your spine
Yoga Grab a mat and try these moves
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Six moves to master if you want to build upper body strength at home, according to a top fitness trainer
Workout Grab a pair of dumbbells and set aside 30 minutes
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